Water Filter for the Frigidaire FSC23F7DWA (WF2CB)

Your Frigidaire refrigerator takes the WF2CB slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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FSC23F7DWA · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

FILTER SLOT

PureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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FSC23F7DWA · Quick Facts

Filter locationat the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

Filter slotPureSource 2 (WF2CB) bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for FSC23F7DWA. Cross-checked against Frigidaire service documentation — this model family uses the WF2CB bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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FSC23F7DWA specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the FSC23F7DWA, the cartridge at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, a spot that survives trim changes across the FSC run. Mechanically the FSC23F7DWA uses a twist-in cartridge: the bay wants the cartridge offered flat, rotated a quarter turn, and nothing more — hand pressure only.

Owners of the FSC23F7DWA report the same friction points: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. The badge reads FSC23F7DWA, but the chassis reads FSC: FSC on this badge family usually means side-by-side family stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. The WA ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.

FSC vs FFSS — what the prefix tells you

The FSC prefix sits next to FFSS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: split by cabinet mission (side-by-side family versus side-by-side), joined by cartridge line — that is the FSC/FFSS story. the 23 cubic feet in the code is the size class; households that size move enough water that the six-month interval is worth honoring.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.

What this filter takes out of your water

What it targets	Standard that covers it
Chlorine taste & odor	NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects
Particulates, Class I	NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment
Lead	NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects
Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia)	NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial
PFOA & PFOS	NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge

Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.

FSC23F7DWA filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Frigidaire FSC23F7DWA?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the FSC23F7DWA manual maps the control by panel type.

Will the Frigidaire FSC23F7DWA dispense water without a filter cartridge?

The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the FSC23F7DWA still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.

Are off-brand filters safe for a Frigidaire refrigerator?

Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.

Why is the OEM WF2CB cartridge so much more expensive?

Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.

How often should I replace the filter in my FSC23F7DWA?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the WF2CB class cartridges all share that service interval.

Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?

No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.

Every filter that fits your fridge

OEM WF2CB cartridge

This bay takes the OEM WF2CB. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

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